Elden Ring: Queen Marika Might Actually Be An Eternal City Mimic

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[Wanring: The following article contains spoilers for Elden Ring.]

Queen Marika, the ruler of The Lands Between in Elden Ring, has ties to people and places that may point to her actually being a Mimic from the Eternal Cities. This Elden Ring theory has evolved in the months since the game launched. It may sound outlandish at first but makes a lot of sense when considering the game’s penchant for hidden plots and alternate identities. The theory also has significant in-game evidence to back it up.

Marika is one of the most mysterious characters in Elden Ring. Most of her story happens in the past, but the game’s significant events occur because of her actions. It shows how powerful and influential Marika is in this world. The potential of her being a Mimic from the Eternal City is an essential point on the timeline of everything that happened before Elden Ring. It also means that there may be a different way to interpret the game’s main story.

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Queen Marika’s backstory must be examined to understand her potential motivations in this theory, which is explored thoroughly by Reddit user Mati9S. These can vary depending on the interpretation. Another crucial point of discussion is the history of the Eternal City and its inhabitants, the Nox. They are likely the reason Mimics exist, but their connection to Marika goes deeper. Ranni and the player Tarnished’s role in the plot must also be explored to evaluate the effect of Marika’s possible true nature.

Marika is an Empyrean, a vessel chosen by the Two Fingers to serve an outer god known as the Greater Will. As ruler of the land, she formed the Golden Order under the Greater Will that dictates many of the world’s